Description
For generations, the annual Service of Lessons and Carols at Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School has marked the closing days of Advent, bringing together Scripture, prayer and music in anticipation of Christmas. This recording captures the spirit of that much-loved tradition, tracing the Christmas story from Advent expectation through the Nativity to the Epiphany, and bringing together more than six centuries of music: medieval hymns, Renaissance motets, Victorian carols and contemporary settings. The Schola Cantorum, directed by Scott Price, is joined by organist Iestyn Evans, Onyx Brass and former Schola treble Malakai Bayoh, whose celebrated voice features in?O holy night. Together they evoke the color, drama and intimacy of the Vaughan's Christmas celebrations, from quiet contemplation to jubilant proclamation.'
Tracklist:
- Anonymous, Arr. Iestyn Evans: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
- Henry John Gauntlett, Arr. Arthur Henry Mann ; James O'Donnell: Once in Royal David's City
- Traditional, Arr. Robert Lucas de Pearsall ; Reginal Jacques: In Dulci Jubilo
- Traditional, Arr. Mack Wilberg ; Peter Stevens: Ding Dong! Merrily on High
- Herbert Howells: A Spotless Rose
- Traditional, Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams ; David Hill: O Little Town of Bethlehem
- John Rutter: What Sweeter Music
- John Gardner: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
- Harold Darke: In the Bleak Midwinter
- Traditional, Arr. Philip Ledger: On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol)
- Anonymous, Arr. Reginald Jacques: Good King Wenceslas
- Paul Edwards: No Small Wonder
- Peter Cornelius, Arr. Ivor Atkins: The Three Kings
- James Whitbourn: The Magi's Dream
- Felix Mendelssohn, Arr. Sir David Willcocks: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
- Adolphe Adam, Arr. John West: O Holy Night
- Giovanni Gabrieli: O Magnum Mysterium
- John Francis Wade, Arr. Sir David Willcocks ; David Hill: O Come, All Ye Faithful
- Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Arr. Jonathan Rathbone: Te Deum, H. 146: I. Prélude
UPC: 5061115741924
Label: Ad Fontes
Release Date: 12.4.26
Format: CD
